Supporting Foster Dogs
by Emily Halaszynski When the CASPCA put out the call for emergency fosters this past hurricane season, I jumped at the chance to help clear some kennel space in anticipation of an influx of...
Tagged: Stress
For the Love of the Senior Horse
Senior horses are a lot like senior citizens in the human world: sometimes undervalued, but knowing one is an amazing journey of experience and teaching if we just take the time to listen. As...
Success Story: Charlotte Byrd, George & Trinity K9
~ BioStar customer Charlotte Byrd shares her adventures with Trinity K9 and her dog George… Dog Related PSA ahead… I wanted to share this in case it’s useful for anyone: Short version – if...
Patience Is a Virtue: Healing Takes Time and an Open Mind
Oftentimes I’m called in for a consultation on a difficult case, such as a horse with multiple issues that don’t resolve quickly, or issues that don’t respond to conventional pharmacological healing therapies. There are...
Deciphering the Marketing Language of a Digestive Supplement
Recently, Purina released a new digestive supplement called Outlast™ which will, according to the company’s literature, “support a healthy gastric environment.” Intrigued, I went online to read the marketing information: “Outlast™ supplement contains a...
Muscle Building, Muscle Breakdown: Understanding the Cycle
Horse people appreciate the equine athlete who is well-muscled, fit, and strong for his activity, whether it be canter pirouettes, flying over cross-country courses, the quick turn to a show jumping combination, the spins...
Thera Calm EQ: The Equine Stress Formula
As many people know, I am rather obsessed with the GI tract. The more I learn, the more compelling I find the functions of the GI tract and their interconnectedness: gut to brain to...
Decisions, Decisions: What Supplement to Use When?
“Which product is best for my horse? Do I need hemp oil or camelina? Do I use Flex-Well or Comfort Zone? Or Furnace?” We hear these questions a lot! Well, here we are to help...
Making Sense of Stress: The Gut-Brain Connection
The more we learn about the gut-brain connection, the better we can get at addressing equine health issues. One of the most common issues in horses of all ages and lifestyles is stomach ulcers,...
Canine Tips for Happy Holidays from BioStar
We dogs know that after the Day of the Turkey, things can get a little crazy in the human world until the day of the new year when normalcy begins to return. Humans can...
